Grammar fix
a fighting chance
a real but difficult possibility of success
a small but genuine possibility of achieving something, even though it will be very hard and success is not likely.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- If we start now, we still have a fighting chance of finishing the project on time.daily life
- In my opinion, everyone deserves a fighting chance to succeed, regardless of their background.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: have/give/stand a fighting chance (of + -ing/noun)
WrongWe have a fighting chance to win the case.
RightWe have a fighting chance of winning the case.
'A fighting chance OF -ing', not 'to'.
Patternhave/give/stand a fighting chance (of + -ing/noun)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'A fighting chance' carries 'small but real, and worth fighting for' in three words.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
give/have a fighting chancegivehaveof winningat
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'a good chance' (which means a high probability), 'a fighting chance' suggests that success is possible but unlikely unless you put in a lot of effort.